among them, derek nance, the eagle scout from california. and his own video that's gone viral. >> i hope to once again wear this badge with honor, without having to hide who i actually am. >> reporter: a long-time boy scout counselor who quit before he could reveal he was gay. and ohio mother, jennifer, whose 7-year-old son wanted to become a cub scout. so, she became his den leader. >> the year that followed was one of the most memorable experiences a mom could ever imagine. >> reporter: but she was then fired for being gay. told her sexual orientation would be a distraction. >> well, i'm not a distraction. we're moms. and we're americans. >> reporter: her boy, wiping away his tears. but this morning, a spokesman for the boy scouts of america, telling abc news, they're close to overturning the ban on gay scout leaders and scout members. writing, quote, this would mean there would no longer be a national policy regarding sexual orientation. but there is new backlash this morning to any possible change. one religious leader declaring a change